Two side end plate (34)

Two side end plate (34) connects two beams to a beam or column web with end plates.

Objects created

End plates
Web extension plates
Bolts
Welds

Use for


Option	Description
	Beams connected to column web with end plates

Selection order

Select the main part (beam or column).
Select the first secondary part (beam).

The first secondary part has priority in the common values. For example, if the beams are not at the same elevation, the connection will move the holes in the second secondary part up or down the minimum required distance so that the holes line up with the first secondary part holes.
Select the second secondary part (beam).
Click the middle mouse button to create the connection.

Part identification key


	Description
1	End plate

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.

Dimensions


	Description
1	Bolt edge distance from the secondary part flange
2	Bolt edge distance from the end plate edge
3	Bolt edge distance from the end plate edge
4	End plate edge distance from the main part center line

Parts tab

Use the Parts tab to define the part properties.

Parts


Option	Description
End plate 1 End plate 2	Thickness of the end plate
Top Web Ext1 Btm Web Ext1	Thickness, width, and height of extension plate 1
Top Web Ext2 Btm Web Ext2	Thickness, width, and height of extension plate 2


Option	Description	Default
Pos_No	Prefix and start number for the part position number. Some components have a second row of fields where you can enter the assembly position number.	The default part start number is defined in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.
Material	Material grade.	The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.
Name	Name that is shown in drawings and reports.

Parameters tab

Use the Parameters tab to define the web extension plates, beam end cut, and safety connection.

Web extension plate


Option	Description
	Default Tekla Structures determines based on the connection geometry whether the plates are created. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Automatic Tekla Structures determines based on the connection geometry whether the plates are created.
	Web extension plates are not created.
	Web extension plates are created.

Beam end cut


Option	Description
	Default Beam end is not cut. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Beam end is not cut.
	Beam end is cut bevel.

Safety connection


Option	Description
	Select how the end plates are cut to create the safety connection.

Bolts tab

Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt group dimensions and bolt properties.

Bolt group dimensions


	Description
1	Dimension for horizontal bolt group position.
2	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
3	Number of bolts.
4	Bolt spacing. Use a space to separate bolt spacing values. Enter a value for each space between bolts. For example, if there are 3 bolts, enter 2 values.
5	Location where the bolts should be attached.

Bolt basic properties


Option	Description	Default
Bolt size	Bolt diameter.	Available sizes are defined in the bolt assembly catalog.
Bolt standard	Bolt standard to be used inside the component.	Available standards are defined in the bolt assembly catalog.
Tolerance	Gap between the bolt and the hole.
Thread in mat	Defines whether the thread may be within the bolted parts when bolts are used with a shaft. This has no effect when full-threaded bolts are used.	`Yes`
Site/Workshop	Location where the bolts should be attached.	`Site`

Slotted holes

You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.


Option	Description	Default
1	Vertical dimension of slotted hole.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
2	Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
Hole type	Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes.
Rotate Slots	When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes.
Slots in	Part(s) in which slotted holes are created. The options depend on the component in question.

If slotted holes are created, select whether the holes are going through the beam or column, end plate, or both.

Bolt assembly

The selected check boxes define which component objects (bolt, washers, and nuts) are used in the bolt assembly.

If you want to create a hole only, clear all the check boxes.

To modify the bolt assembly in an existing component, select the Effect in modify check box and click Modify.

Bolt length increase

Define how much the bolt length is increased. Use this option when, for example, painting requires the bolt length to be increased.

Bolting direction


Option	Description
	Default Bolting direction 1 AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Bolting direction 1
	Bolting direction 2

Staggering of bolts


Option	Description
	Default Not staggered AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Not staggered
	Staggered type 1
	Staggered type 2
	Staggered type 3
	Staggered type 4

Copes 2/Copes 3 tabs

Use the Copes tabs to create notches in the secondary beams and to control the notch shape and dimensions.

Notch shape


Option	Description
	Select the notch shape.

Notch side


Option	Description
	Default Notches are created on both sides. AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Automatic
	Notch is created on the left side.
	Notches are created on both sides.
	Notch is created on the right side.